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A Pilot Study Examining A Ketogenic Diet As An Adjunct Therapy To MDD
A 10-week ketogenic diet study in college students with depression found a 69-71% reduction in depressive symptoms alongside weight loss and improved brain function.
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A Pyruvate Dehydrogenase Complex Disorder Hypothesis For Bipolar Disorder
Researchers propose that bipolar disorder may be caused by problems with how brain cells process glucose for energy, which could explain why ketogenic diets might help stabilize mood.
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A Review Of The Biochemistry, Metabolism And Clinical Benefits Of Thiamin(e) And Its Derivatives
Vitamin B1 (thiamine) is essential for processing glucose, and eating too much sugar or refined carbs can create a deficiency that causes concerning symptoms.
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Acutely Increased β Hydroxybutyrate Plays A Role In The Prefrontal Cortex To Escape Stressful Conditions During The Acute Stress Response
Researchers found that beta-hydroxybutyrate (a ketone produced during fasting or low-carb eating) increases in the brain during stress and may help improve our ability to cope with stressful situations.
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Alterations In Mood After Changing To A Low Fat Diet
A small study found that people who switched from a moderate-fat to low-fat diet experienced increased anger and hostility after one month.
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Association Of Diffferent Types Of Milk With Depression And Anxiety
A large study found that drinking semi-skimmed milk was linked to lower rates of depression and anxiety compared to other types of milk.
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Bibliometrics Analysis Of The Research Status And Trends Of The Association Between Depression And Insulin From 2010 To 2020
This research review analyzed trends in studies exploring the connection between depression and insulin problems like insulin resistance from 2010 to 2020.
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Case Report Remission Of Schizophrenia Using A Carnivore Ketogenic Metabolic Therapy With Nutritional Therapy Practitioner Support
A case report describes how a carnivore ketogenic diet helped put one person's schizophrenia symptoms into remission with support from a nutrition practitioner.
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Characterizing Developmental Trajectories And The Role Of Neuropsychiatric Genetic Risk Variants In Early Onset Depression
Researchers found that teenagers who develop depression early (around age 13) have different genetic risk patterns than those who develop depression later, particularly showing genetic links to ADHD and other neurodevelopmental conditions.
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Complete Remission Of Depression And Anxiety Using A Ketogenic Diet Case Series
A ketogenic diet led to complete remission of depression and anxiety in three adults within 7-12 weeks in this small case study.
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Consumption Of Unprocessed Foods And Risk For Depression
A large study of middle-aged women found that eating more ultra-processed foods was linked to a higher risk of developing depression over 14 years.
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Depressive Symptoms Improve Over 2 Years Of Type 2 Diabetes Treatment Via A Digital Continuous Remote Care Intervention Focused On Carbohydrate Restriction
A digital health program using carbohydrate restriction to treat type 2 diabetes also improved patients' mood and reduced depressive symptoms over two years.
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Diet For Depression
A 12-week study found that working with a dietitian to improve eating habits significantly reduced depression symptoms compared to social support alone.
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Dietary Sugar And Depression
A large US study found that eating 100 grams more sugar daily was linked to a 28% higher chance of having depression.
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Diets Varying In Carbohydrate Content Differentially Alter 2021 The Journal
This study found that high-carbohydrate diets increase brain activity in areas controlling hunger and food cravings compared to low-carb diets, which may explain why some people struggle to maintain weight loss.
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Effectiveness Of Pharmaceutical Therapy Of ADHD (Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder) In Adults – Health Technology Assessment
This study found that ADHD medications like methylphenidate and amphetamines effectively reduce symptoms in adults compared to placebo treatments.
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Essential Fatty Acids And Attention Deficit–hyperactivity Disorder A Systematic Review
This research review found that omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acid supplements do not effectively treat ADHD symptoms in children, despite initial promising theories.
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Fatty Fish Intake And Attention Performance In 14–15 Year Old Adolescents FINS TEENS A Randomized Controlled Trial
A study of 426 teenagers found that eating fatty fish three times per week for 12 weeks improved attention and processing speed compared to eating meat or taking omega-3 supplements.
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Fiber Intake And Fiber Intervention In Depression And Anxiety A Systematic Review And Meta Analysis Of Observational Studies And Randomized Controlled Trials
A large review found that people who eat more fiber tend to have less depression and anxiety, but fiber supplements don't appear to improve mood.
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Fish Oils For Depression
Fish oil supplements may help with depression when added to antidepressants, but evidence is limited and they shouldn't replace prescribed medications.
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Foods And Dietary Profiles Associated With Food Add 2015 Addictive Behavior
This study found that people who show signs of food addiction tend to eat more candy, takeout, and sweets while eating fewer whole grains and healthy breakfast cereals.
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Genetic Risk For Schizophrenia And Developmental Delay Is Associated With Shape And Microstructure Of Midline White Matter Structures
Researchers found that certain genetic variations linked to schizophrenia and developmental delays cause specific changes in brain white matter structure that can be detected with MRI scans.
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Inflammation Causes Mood Changes Through Alterations In Subgenual Cingulate Activity And Mesolimbic Connectivity
Researchers found that inflammation in the body can directly cause mood changes and depression by altering brain activity in regions that control emotions.
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Insulin Resistance And Depression
A large study found that children with persistently high insulin levels face increased risk of developing psychosis as young adults, while significant weight gain during puberty increases depression risk.
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Integrated Neurobiology Of Bipolar Disorder
Bipolar disorder likely represents multiple similar but distinct brain conditions involving inflammation, immune system overactivity, and structural brain changes that worsen over time.
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Ketogenic Diet For Mood Disorders From Animal Models To Clinical Application
Researchers are exploring how ketogenic diets might help treat depression and bipolar disorder, though more studies are needed to understand the effects.
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Ketogenic Diet Restrains Aging Induced Exacerbation Of Coronavirus Infection In Mice
A ketogenic diet helped protect older mice from severe coronavirus infection by boosting immune function and reducing harmful inflammation.
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KetogenicDiet Mental Health
Researchers found that ketogenic diets may help treat mental health conditions like depression and bipolar disorder by addressing underlying metabolic problems in the brain.
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Magnesium In Prevention And Therapy
Magnesium, the fourth most abundant mineral in your body, is essential for over 300 bodily processes and low levels are linked to chronic diseases like diabetes, heart disease, and neurological disorders.
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Measurement Of The Effect Of Physical Exercise On The Concentration Of Individuals With ADHD
A 5-minute intense running exercise improved attention and concentration in children with ADHD by over 30%, bringing their performance nearly equal to children without ADHD.
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Media Addiction In A 10 Year Old Boy.24
A case study examines a 10-year-old boy with severe behavioral problems worsened by excessive screen time and media use.
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Mental Disorders And Suicide Attempts In The Pregnancy And Postpartum Periods Compared With Non Pregnancy A Population Based Study
This large study found that mental health disorders and suicide attempts are less common during pregnancy but increase after childbirth compared to non-pregnant women.
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Mice Ketogenic Diet Palmer
Researchers are finding promising evidence that ketogenic diets may help treat serious mental health conditions like schizophrenia and psychosis.
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Orthorexia Nervosa And Eating Disorder Symptoms In Dietitians In The United States
A study of registered dietitians found higher rates of orthorexia (obsession with "healthy" eating) and eating disorders compared to the general population.
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Physical Complaints Decrease After Following A Few Foods Diet In Children With ADHD
A restrictive "few-foods diet" reduced both ADHD symptoms and physical complaints like digestive issues, skin problems, and sleep troubles in children.
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Physical Exercise For Treatment Of Mood Disorders
This research review examined how physical exercise can be used as a treatment for mood disorders like depression and anxiety.
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Physical Exercise For Treatment Of Mood Disorders A Critical Review
This research review examines how physical exercise can be used as a treatment for mood disorders like depression and anxiety.
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Protein Energy Supplementation In Early Life Decreases The 2022 The Journal
A study in Guatemala found that children who received protein and energy supplements during their first 1000 days of life had significantly lower rates of mental distress as adults.
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Reduced Anxiety In Forensic Inpatients After A Long Term Intervention With Atlantic Salmon
A 23-week study found that eating Atlantic salmon three times per week significantly reduced anxiety and improved heart health markers in male participants.
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Response Variability In Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder A Neuronal And Glial Energetics Hypothesis
Researchers propose that ADHD symptoms may be caused by brain cells not getting enough energy, leading to inconsistent attention and response times.
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Retrospective Case Study Ketogenic Metabolic Therapy In The Effective Management Of Treatment Resistant Depressive Symptoms In Bipolar Disorder
A case study found that following a ketogenic diet helped improve treatment-resistant depression symptoms in a patient with bipolar disorder who wasn't responding well to other treatments.
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Schizophrenia, Gluten, And Low Carbohydrate, Ketogenic Diets A Case Report And Review Of The Literature
A 70-year-old woman with severe, lifelong schizophrenia experienced unexpected improvement in her symptoms after starting a low-carbohydrate ketogenic diet.
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SMILES
A 12-week study found that working with a dietitian to improve eating habits significantly reduced depression symptoms compared to social support alone.
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SMILES Trial
A 12-week study found that personalized nutrition counseling significantly reduced depression symptoms compared to social support alone, with one-third of participants achieving remission.
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Stress And Mitochondria
This research review examines how chronic stress damages mitochondria (the cell's energy factories), potentially contributing to mental health disorders and overall health problems.
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The Current Status Of The Ketogenic Diet In Psychiatry
Researchers reviewed 15 studies examining whether ketogenic diets might help treat mental health conditions like anxiety, depression, and ADHD, finding mixed but promising early results.
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The Effect Of Polyphenolic Extract From Pine Bark, Pycnogenol® On The Level Of Glutathione In Children Suffering From Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
Researchers studied whether Pycnogenol (pine bark extract) could improve antioxidant levels in children with ADHD by measuring glutathione, a key protective compound in the body.
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The Ketogenic Diet For Refractory Mental Illness A Retrospective Analysis Of 31 Inpatients
A ketogenic diet significantly improved severe depression, bipolar disorder, and schizoaffective disorder symptoms in 31 hospitalized patients whose conditions hadn't responded to standard treatments.
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